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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.96, 2,092.78 and 984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.96, 2,092.78 and 984.90 is: 1,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.96 : 2,092.78 = 984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.96/2,092.78 = 984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.96x = 2,092.78 × 984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.96x = 2,061,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,168.56/1,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.59

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